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Disability Determinations Accounting Specialist

State of Missouri

Springfield, MO | Full Time

$41k-50k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Disability Determinations Accounting Specialist

State of Missouri Springfield, MO

$41k-50k (estimate)

Full Time | Public Administration 3 Months Ago

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State of Missouri is Hiring a Disability Determinations Accounting Specialist Near Springfield, MO

Position Location: 1900 E Division Street, Springfield, MO 65803

Why you’ll love this position:

In this position, you will have the opportunity to assist in providing compassionate, life changing disability determinations to individuals applying for Social Security Disability. You will enjoy learning new things daily in this dynamic position, with regular opportunities to interact with other staff and the medical community, in a supporting, caring environment.

This description may not include all of the specified duties, knowledge, skills or abilities,

nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

What you’ll do:(Essential Functions are #1 -10)

Provide assistance to DD counselors throughout the disability claim adjudication process.

Process, review, and approve invoices for payment.

Handle various remittances from vendors as they relate to claimant records.

Perform follow-up phone calls to vendors regarding medical records requests and invoices.

Utilize and maintain knowledge of the state accounting system.

Utilize Disability Case Processing System (DCPS) to assist counselors in all aspects of case management activities – maintain case files and document claimant contacts.

Document receipt of relevant medical, educational and vocational information used in determining eligibility.

Utilize and maintain knowledge of DD’s electronic evidence systems.

Prepare necessary correspondence and issue letters via mail and fax.

Contact claimants and third party regarding appointments.

Assist other DD offices around the state.

Other duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or GED.

Two years of office experience including the processing of invoices and considerable work in arithmetical computation.

One year of work experience/training in customer service and business office practices preferred.
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted in lieu of the above).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or training in the use of computer software packages used for accounting, case documentation and case management.

Experience and/or training with modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions in a timely manner.

Ability to maintain and interpret files/records.

Ability to work with individuals with a wide variety of disabilities.

Good organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively and courteously in order to maintain working relationships with vendors, claimants and coworkers.

Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Disability Determinations Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email to: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Human Resources Manager at (573) 751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri service (573)751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.